Ahlstrom, a global leader in fiber-based specialty materials, has completed its acquisition of the Stevens Point facility in Wisconsin, USA.
This strategic move strengthens Ahlstrom’s position in the food and consumer packaging sector and aligns with its ongoing growth and sustainability transformation.
Originally announced on April 3, 2025, the transaction adds a state-of-the-art site equipped with advanced finishing and coating technologies, as well as a team of 260 skilled employees. The facility brings with it a solid reputation in premium packaging solutions for food, consumer goods, and e-commerce applications.
“This acquisition expands our market coverage and reinforces our ability to meet the evolving needs of our customers in North America and beyond,” said Konraad Dullaert, Executive Vice President, Food & Consumer Packaging and Chief Innovation Officer at Ahlstrom. “We are thrilled to welcome the Stevens Point team into the Ahlstrom family.”
Helen Mets, Ahlstrom’s CEO and President, highlighted the strategic importance of the acquisition: “With Stevens Point, we are broadening our sustainable packaging offering and investing in the future of our Food and Consumer Packaging division.”
Ahlstrom, which recorded EUR 3.0 billion in net sales in 2024 and employs approximately 7,000 people globally, continues to position itself as a key player in sustainable specialty materials. This acquisition marks another step in its mission to "Purify and Protect, with Every Fiber, for a Sustainable World."
